Policy

Break Free From Plastic members and allies have dedicated countless hours and efforts to policy work. To achieve systemic change, we need the support of governments and policy making bodies. Browse through various campaigns related to this work.

Campaigns

The Plastic Waste Trade Manifesto

Plastic waste trade creates immeasurable harm to society, health and the environment that is felt disproportionately across the world, and has been happening for decades.

Plastics Treaty

On March 2, 2022, the United Nations approved a landmark agreement to create the world’s first-ever global plastics pollution treaty, adopted upon the conclusion of the resumed fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 5.2).

Pollution Act

The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021 (BFFPPA) builds on successful statewide laws across the U.S. and outlines practical plastic reduction strategies to realize a healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable future.

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Reports

Rwanda: A Global Leader in Plastic Pollution Reduction

Since 2004, Rwanda began a process of carrying out national bans to reduce the consumption and manufacturing of single-use plastic in the country. In contrast to polluting approaches like “waste-to-energy” incinerators and landfills, the approach to tackling plastic waste management entailed the enforcement of strong policies, which has reaped environmental, social and economic benefits.

Restrict the co-opting of plastic waste imports “repackaged” as feedstock

This brief outlines the case against the use of plastic wastes as "alternative" fuels to be burned for energy which was sent to the Malaysian Department of Environment and Department of National Solid Waste Management on 2 June 2022.

Trashed: Elephant in the Room: Plastic Waste Trade in Asia Pacific

In the wake of UNEA 5.2, as global leaders work towards an international legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution, the issue of plastic waste trade is largely ignored. This briefing paper tackles the elephant in the room, with a focus on issues in Asia Pacific, to make a case for issuing stringent controls to protect weaker […]

Waste Incineration and Burning Waste in Cement Kilns

Burning waste emits climate pollution and other toxic chemicals, and is the least energy efficient and most costly method of energy production. A plastics treaty must adopt a moratorium on new incinerators and encourage a roadmap to phase out all existing incinerators by 2030.

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News

Member Stories, Policy

Igniting a Reuse Revolution in China’s War Against Plastic Waste

March 01, 2024 by Danning Lu

China has rapidly moved to address escalating food and beverage packaging waste, including the 2018 ban on importing plastic recyclables, the implementation of extensive urban waste sorting pilots, and the 2022 prohibition of non-biodegradable single-use plastics. But China’s plastic mountains are still growing.

Member Stories Policy

Policy, Corporate Accountability, News, Plastics & Health

Members publish Open Letter following pellet spill in Northern Spain

January 17, 2024 by Bethany Spendlove Keeley, Europe Communications Officer

#BreakFreeFromPlastic members call on the European Parliament to adopt ambitious EU legislation to prevent future pellet spills and set accountability standards for all pellet handlers, following disastrous pellet spill in Northern Spain.

Policy Corporate Accountability News Plastics & Health

Press Release, Policy, Real Solutions

The 10th China Zero Waste Forum

January 09, 2024 by China Zero Waste Alliance

On December 15th, the 10th China Zero Waste Forum convened in Beijing under the theme "Long-Term Mechanisms for Waste Management and Public Participation Under Dual Carbon Goals."

Press Release Policy Real Solutions

News, Policy, Press Release, Spotlight

Petrochemical Interests Jeopardize Plastics Treaty Negotiations

November 20, 2023 by Comms Hub

Despite a strong call by civil society, countries could not reach consensus on the intersessional work for next round of negotiations

News Policy Press Release Spotlight

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